Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Growth

Aramark Correctional Services; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and ensure high-quality food service in a correctional facilities environment. You will report to the General Manager and focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations while helping meet budget targets and implement company programs.

We offer opportunities for growth and a hands-on approach to professional advancement within a respected global food services leader.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of food service principles.
• Requires experiential knowledge of managing people and processes
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Develop recipes and standardize production for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation techniques, plan and price menus.
• Ensure equipment operation, safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and may provide culinary instruction.
• Adhere to budget requirements and company programs.

Skills

People management

Food safety

Communication skills

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and ensure high-quality food service in a correctional facilities environment. You will report to the General Manager and focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations while helping meet budget targets and implement company programs.

We offer opportunities for growth and a hands-on approach to professional advancement within a respected global food services leader.